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The Partnership at Drugfree.org CEO Steve Pasierb Responds

The University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future Study (MTF) – an annual survey on teen drug abuse tracking 8th, 10th and 12th graders – shows a multi-year surge in childhood marijuana use among the nation’s school-aged children. This escalating trend, especially when combined with a significant drop in the perceptions of risk that adolescents (notably 12-13 year olds) associate with marijuana use, is alarming. Read more » about 2012 Study Shows Surge in Childhood Marijuana Use

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The recent shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, continues to bring out strong emotions across the Nation. The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with the many issues and problems that might arise from this tragedy. Read more » about Helpline Offers Immediate Crisis Counseling

With 2013 rapidly approaching, it’s time to count all your blessing from the past year and set goals for the future.

Here are our resolutions to make the upcoming year a healthy and happy one for your family. We hope you’ll consider adopting some of these, as well: Read more » about New Year Resolutions for a Healthy Family